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Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: Tango Music

A pretty new one: Veronica Verdier - Asi se baila el tango : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3xPOjgCh2Q
In the last century the old songs were re-interpreted by many singers and orchestras from the Americas and Europe, so you have to search for a version that you like.
For example I like "Chitarra Romana" in Connie Francis' version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNt1Es5JMj8 but an instrumental version might seem better for dance.
Search for albums that include famous songs like "La Comparsita", "La Paloma", "El Criminal Tango", "La Jalousia" (Tango Jalousie), "Violeta".

I'm not sure what kind of music you enjoy, but there seems to be no shortage of genres that have added tango beat. Here are a few, not new but that I like and they are by GOTAN PROJECT. I think they are Argentine; hope it helps.

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Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:20 am Post subject: Gotan Project

...it seems that Gotan Project doesn't have a nice version of "La Cumparsita", but they have other cool (or...hot?) songs. BTW, it took me a while to figure out the meaning of Gotan. It's just the syllables of Tan-go inversed: go-Tan
Tonight I saw on "So you think you can dance" that a couple danced on "Mi Confesión" of Gotan Project. You can hear the song at the last link that 4feet posted above, or this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXUIfOOHTio . Sounds very good to me, except the fast rap passage - it kind of ruins the tango rhythm, whereas the slow rap sounds ok to me in this song because it just follows the tango beat.

Another thing I found on youtube about Gotan Project: the Tango scene in the "Shall We Dance?" movie (2004) is made with their song "Santa Maria (del Buen Ayre)". You can hear the song on the the second link that 4feet posted above, or..., if you want to see again the hot scene take a look here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bibtqDxXv1o

And speaking of hot scenes, here is why I winked after the link to Veronica Verdier's song in a previous message: the song was in the tango scene from "Take the Lead": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-kgP4HoGWQ

Hey Guys,
Yes, these posts were fantastic. I just wanted to say that since I have joined the group class in Argentine Tango, I have developed a different love for passion on the dance floor. It is truly a sensual and powerful dance and I believe it has improved everyone's leading and following skills. I strongly reccomend this class for those interested in taking it next semester!

Just wanted to let you all know we posted another level 1 Argentine Tango for Beginners class. This will be a 4week x 2hrs per class intensive class on Tuesdays through August at Empress Walk. The idea is that this class can join the other level 1 class in September for level 2. So exciting - can't wait!

If you love traditional Argentine Tango music, check out Osvaldo Pugliese and his orchestra - when I was in Buenos Aires and searching for music his name came up over and over again amongst Tango music lovers. He's an amazing musician and has gorgeous arrangements!_________________Tracie
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